Indigenous leaders of New Zealand, Tahiti and the Cook Islands signed a treaty that recognizes whales as legal persons. Conservationists hope it will lead to legal protections.
Author: REMY TUMIN
Russia Extends Evan Gershkovich’s Detention for a Fifth Time
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Greta Thunberg Ends Her School Strikes After 251 Weeks
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Prince Harry Is Attending the Coronation, but Meghan and Their Children Are Not
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Australia Aims to ‘Stamp Out’ Vaping With Sweeping Regulations
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